Leading global technology and service provider for the aviation sector, Accelya has appointed Sam Gilliland as its chief executive.
Mr Gilliland joins the company’s seasoned executive team to lead Accelya through its next phase of growth.
A recognised industry leader, Mr Gilliland joins Accelya with a track record in driving business transformation across the travel tech industry.
He spent 25 years at online travel agency the Sabre Corporation starting out as a software engineer. Gilliland held a number of senior positions within the organisation, including CEO of Travelocity and president of Sabre Airline Solutions.
Ultimately, he was named Chairman and CEO of Sabre in 2003, leading more than 10,000 employees in 60 countries.
Most recently, Mr Gilliland served as CEO of Cherwell software, a provider of mission-critical workflow automation solutions for corporations.
“I’m honored to join the team at Accelya as we drive the next phase of growth and maintain our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding value to our customers,” said Mr Gilliland.
“I look forward to working closely with the executive team, that is comprised of the best software expertise in the industry. We look to spearhead the continued digital transformation of the airline industry, empowering customers to innovate while also providing flexibility and choice.”
